In this wonder-filled world, with so many cultures and religions to learn about, it is no wonder that some normal things to us may seem a bit too weird for others. With the invention of the internet and the ability to see what people celebrate at the smallest corners of the world, weird traditions get discovered and even adopted with much ease. The perfect example is American traditions, which are, thanks to its long history of migration, the result of cultures and religions mixing in with each other. Halloween? One of the many national traditions that were adopted by the American people. One might even wonder - what traditions which might seem to be weird are important to the people celebrating them?
From outhouse racing to playing polo with Tuk Tuk's, we've got you covered with weird sports that are played around the world.
Here 14 most Interesting taboos around the world. 1. You cannot call a genital by its actual name. If you are in Japan, then this taboo should not break at any cost. You dare not say the name of a genital out loud in Japan; it is considered a very serious abomination— especially the female one. Traditionally Japan has a very conservation culture and life in Japan all about respect.
Just try to suppress your laughter!
Life’s full of adventure—all it takes is a bit of courage and a dash of curiosity to unlock the door that leads to wonder, amazement, and experiences that you’ll be telling your friends about for decades to come. Of course, we’re talking about travel and all the great things you get to see when you set your daily drudgery aside and go where your feet (and your plane tickets) take you.
how often have you seen a bald eagle landing on someone’s arm or how many of you have ever seen a dancing husky?
It's always hilarious to look back at the funniest photo moments in our life. Wish we could always pause those moments and go back to them whenever we
1. Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport played in Tamil Nadu, India where the bull is not killed and the competitors are unarmed.
People do some questionable stuff.
It's always interesting to travel around the world and experience different cultures and traditions that may differ from what you believe to be the "norm". And even though most of the time these cultural differences spark nothing more but a delightful surprise, there are some characteristics that are difficult for people to wrap their heads around.
There are countless bizarre world records out there and we've dug deep to find 21 of the absolute best. Which ones did you already know?
1. It is an Australian birthday tradition for the birthday boy/girl to kiss the nearest person of the opposite sex after cutting the cake.
This will be updated as countries wake up to discover Britain is leaving the EU.
Funny, weird and WTF images that will make your day better.
Legendary photojournalist Steve McCurry is opening a retrospective exhibit in Italy called “Steve McCurry: Oltre Lo Sguardo” that will feature 150 photos taken throughout the 30 years of his illustrious career. The photos, taken among people of various cultures around the world, emphasize his unparalleled ability to capture the human soul through a lens.
From the bizarre to the OMGWTF is that.
A must-see collection of clever and biting protest signs from the Women's March on Washington and sister marches around the world.
Aren't you having a boring day? Let's spice things a little, shall we? Regardless of the type of day you are having, there's always room for funny pictures that are bound to make you laugh. How about pictures that actually appear to be funnier than the joke itself? Yes, those are the kind of funny
Coronavirus is continuing to spread across the world with more than 18 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. At the same time, however, the jokes mocking it are making their way around the globe just as fast. People on social media continue to roast the pandemic and by now, it's obvious that the savage jokes are here to stay. Until the vaccine, at least.
Coronavirus is continuing to spread across the world with more than 18 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. At the same time, however, the jokes mocking it are making their way around the globe just as fast. People on social media continue to roast the pandemic and by now, it's obvious that the savage jokes are here to stay. Until the vaccine, at least.
Where old boobs go to die.
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What seems normal for us might be totally strange to someone abroad
1. Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport played in Tamil Nadu, India where the bull is not killed and the competitors are unarmed.
1. A common English-speaker has roughly 50,000 words in their mind and generally finds the correct one in approximately 600 milliseconds.
Every year, people around the world pull out their wallets before the 14th of February to surprise their sweethearts with a gift.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words but what about tens of pictures? From over 50 countries? Well, that's a book, and it's called Toy Stories: Photos of Children from Around the World and Their Favorite Things.
1. In 1315, a small change in climate caused a great famine in Northern Europe which was so grim that one day even the king of England was left without bread.
"Romanian-Canadian artist and lazy fairy." This is how Cassandra Calin describes herself and it's kinda fitting. The well-known cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic designer is based in Montreal, Canada. She talks about her everyday life, personal experiences, and first world problems in witty and funny comics that many people from around the world relate to.
It is the WURST!
A remarkable artificial intelligence model has given what it believes is the definitive standard of beauty for men and women in various countries around the world. Research from health and beauty firm NordChem used an AI tool called MidJourney to render beautiful faces, giving an insight into how data pulled from across the web comes together to create beauty standards.
